It is better to wear out than to rust out, and there is "a dust which
settles on the heart, as well as that which rests upon the ledge." [2]
But though labor is good for man, it may be, and unfortunately often is,
carried to excess. Many are wearily asking themselves
"Ah why
Should life all labor be?" [3]
There is a time for all things, says Solomon, a time to work and a time to
play: we shall work all the better for reasonable change, and one reward
of work is to secure leisure.
It is a good saying that where there's a will there's a way; but while it
is all very well to wish, wishes must not take the place of work.
In whatever sphere his duty lies every man must rely mainly on himself.
Others can help us, but we must make ourselves. No one else can see for
us. To profit by our advantages we must learn to use for ourselves
"The dark lantern of the spirit
Which none can see by, but he who bears it."
It is hardly an exaggeration to say that honest work is never thrown away.
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